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Israel Weighs Three Scenarios on Iran After US Elections

Israeli reports addressed three possible scenarios for the Iranian file after the US midterm elections, ranging from renewed war to economic pressure and regional escalation. They cited a former Israeli national security adviser estimating a 60% probability that Iran would choose military confrontation with Washington, warning of repercussions for the Gulf, the global economy and the internet.

📍 Where things stand: The reports discuss three Israeli scenarios, while a former security official warned that Iran may ignite the war itself.

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6 Nov 2026, 13:38 Reports said Israel is studying three scenarios for the Iranian file after the US midterm elections, amid estimates that renewed war is the strongest possibility. Yaakov Nagel reviewed the options, Oded Eilam argued that economic pressure may be more effective than a new strike, and Mikhail Milstein warned of dangerous regional escalation.
6 Nov 2026, 17:29 A report cited an Israeli security official reviewing three possible scenarios, while warning that Iran could be the party that ignites the war itself.
6 Nov 2026, 18:28 Former Israeli National Security Adviser Yaakov Nagel said in an interview with Radio 103FM that Iran may choose military confrontation with the United States with a 60% probability, rather than negotiations (10%) or betting on US political change by 2028 (30%). He warned of strikes on Gulf interests, the global economy and the internet, noting that Israel is not part of the current US plan but could participate if Washington requests it or if Iran attacks it.

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